Mountains first
Gavarnie, Troumouse, the Pic du Midi and ten ski resorts.
Occitanie · Department 65
Hautes-Pyrénées
The Pic du Midi, Lourdes and the great Pyrenean cirques.
Main town: Tarbes
The Hautes-Pyrénées is mountain country at its most majestic: the Pic du Midi, the UNESCO-listed Cirque de Gavarnie, well-known ski resorts, centuries-old spa towns and unspoilt valleys. A place for those who value clean air and big landscapes.
Why here
What makes the Hautes-Pyrénées special
Thermal spas
Cauterets, Bagnères and Argelès-Gazost: a wellbeing tradition going back centuries.
Affordable property
Among the lowest prices in South-West France, including in the valleys.
Outdoor sports
Skiing, hiking, mountain biking, paragliding and climbing all year round.
Where to base yourself
Main towns
TarbesLourdesBagnères-de-BigorreArgelès-GazostLannemezan
Way of life
A hike in the morning, the market in the afternoon and the thermal baths at the end of the day: a healthy, active rhythm.
Property market
€1,100 to €1,800 per m². Plenty of valley houses and chalets at contained prices.
Who it suits
Outdoor enthusiasts, nature-minded families, remote workers, active retirees and mountain tourism professionals.
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